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Basic Operations

Recording

Note

Before making a recording, turn on the power of the PCM recorder.

Selecting a folder

Press

to display the folder selection window in the

stop mode.

Press

FF/

FR/

to select the folder in

which you want to record tracks (

FOLDER01-10).

When you purchase the PCM recorder, there are 10
folders already available.

Press

PLAY/ENTER.

FF/

FR/

PLAY/

ENTER

Summary of Contents for PCM-M10

Page 1: ...China PCM M10 Linear PCM Recorder Operating Instructions Getting Started Basic Operations Other Recording Operations Other Playback Operations Editing Tracks About the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Troubleshooting Index ...

Page 2: ...tions However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the sepa...

Page 3: ...tained herein at any time without notice The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement This software is for Windows and cannot be used for Macintosh The supplied connecting cable is for the PCM M10 linear PCM Recorder You cannot connect other linear PCM recorders The recorded music is limited to private use only Use of the music beyond this li...

Page 4: ...peration HOLD 21 Locking the buttons of the PCM recorder 21 Unlocking the buttons of the PCM recorder 21 Basic Operations Recording 22 Listening 26 Deleting 30 Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Method 32 Recording using the remote commander 32 Manual recording 33 Recording a few seconds in advance the Pre Recording function 34 Recording on a memory card 36 Recording across memory m...

Page 5: ...58 Editing Tracks Adding a Mark to a Track 60 Using a track mark 60 Adding a TAKE or KEEP to a file name 62 Protecting a track 64 Arranging Tracks 65 Copying a track to the other memory 65 Dividing a track into two 66 Deleting all tracks in a folder 69 About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu 71 Menu settings 72 Utilizing Your Computer Using the PCM recorder with Your Computer 83 Conne...

Page 6: ...opyright laws prohibit other forms of use without the permission of the copyright holders The use of Memory Stick media for recording copyright protected graphics or other data is limited to the restrictions specified under applicable copyright laws Any use beyond those restriction is prohibited This product is compatible with Memory Stick Micro M2 media M2 is the abbreviated product name for a Me...

Page 7: ...r about 1 meter from the guitar Set the PCM recorder so that its built in microphones face the sound box of the guitar To start stop recording or add track marks remotely use the supplied remote commander For recording a piano performance z Tips for setup Use a tripod or other device to set the PCM recorder level with the piano keyboard Set the PCM recorder approximately 1 5 meters from the piano ...

Page 8: ... For recording a band performance at a recording studio z Tips for setup Use a tripod or other device to set the PCM recorder Adjust the orientation and height of the PCM recorder so that the built in microphones face the vocalist Adjust the positions of guitar amplifier and base amplifier so that their volume levels are well balanced REC LEVEL AUTO MIC SENS ATT When recording near the instrument ...

Page 9: ...Set the PCM recorder as close to the conductor or to the stage as possible Set the PCM recorder so that the built in microphones face the performers z For better recording For the most natural and dynamic recording manual recording is recommended Adjustment using the REC LEVEL dial is required To obtain the best recording results perform a trial recording in advance The PCM recorder provides a lev...

Page 10: ...kaline batteries 2 Hand strap 1 CD ROM 1 Sound Forge Audio Studio LE Operating Instructions Sound Forge Audio Studio LE is a software application that supports editing and CD creation on your computer For an introduction to installation of the software see the Sound Forge Audio Studio LE Guide You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your...

Page 11: ... H x STOP button I X PAUSE button indicator J N PLAY ENTER button indicator K z REC record button indicator L repeat A B button M DISPLAY button N REC LEVEL recording level dial O POWER HOLD switch P REMOTE jack Q ACCESS indicator R T MARK track mark button S Strap hole Rear T LINE IN line input jack U MIC SENS ATT microphone sensitivity attenuator HI LOW high low switch V m microphone jack Plug I...

Page 12: ...rol ON OFF switch wl i LINE OUT headphone line output jack e USB connector ea M2 microSD memory card slot es DC IN 3V jack ed VOLUME volume button These buttons and jack have a tactile dot Use it as a reference point for operations or to identify each terminal Remote commander supplied 1 X PAUSE button 2 x STOP button 3 OPR Operation indicator 4 Connecting plug 5 z REC button 6 T MARK track mark b...

Page 13: ...lid is detached If you drop the PCM recorder or handle it roughly the battery compartment lid may become detached If this occurs insert a projected part at one end of the battery compartment lid into the opening on the PCM recorder 1 and then align the other projected part of the lid along the slit of the PCM recorder 2 as illustrated above Then stand up the lid and push it down until the lid is a...

Page 14: ... NH AA B2K Quick battery charger for nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries BCG 34HS2K When to replace batteries When using batteries the battery indicator on the display shows the battery condition Battery remain indication z Tips Do not use manganese batteries for this PCM recorder When replacing the batteries tracks recorded are not deleted even when you remove the batteries When replacing...

Page 15: ...tting Started To operate with the AC power adaptor Insert the supplied AC power adaptor securely into the DC IN 3V jack until it stops to the end to a wall outlet to the DC IN 3V jack AC power adaptor supplied ...

Page 16: ... ACCESS indicator flashes During this time do not remove or insert batteries and do not disconnect or connect the AC power adaptor or the USB connecting cable Doing so may damage the data Even if you do not use the PCM recorder the batteries are consumed slightly When you are not going to use the PCM recorder for an extend period of time it is recommended that you turn the power off and remove the...

Page 17: ...en the Clock display of the menu appears and the year section flashes in the display window Setting the clock after inserting batteries 1 Press FF v or FR V to set the year and then press N PLAY ENTER Perform the same operations to set month day hour and minute in sequence 2 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode display Setting the clock using the menu While the PCM recorder is in the stop mode ...

Page 18: ...set the year and then press N PLAY ENTER Perform the same operations to set month day hour and minute in sequence 4 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode display P Notes If you do not press a button within 1 minute of entering the clock setting data the clock setting mode is cancelled and the window will return to the stop mode display If you leave the PCM recorder for approximately 3 minutes or...

Page 19: ... used for tracks menus folder names file names etc from 3 languages 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press FF v or FR V to select Detail Menu and then press N PLAY ENTERT 3 Press FF v or FR V to select Language and then press N PLAY ENTER MENU N PLAY ENTER FF v FR V x STOP ...

Page 20: ... FF v or FR V to select the language that you want to use and then press N PLAY ENTER You can select the following languages English Español Spanish Français French 5 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode display ...

Page 21: ... buttons of the PCM recorder Slide the POWER HOLD switch towards the center so that all buttons will be unlocked P Note When the HOLD function is activated during recording all the functions of the buttons of the PCM recorder are locked to prevent accidental operation To stop recording cancel the HOLD function first z Tip Even if the HOLD function is activated you can start pause or stop recording...

Page 22: ...ecorder Selecting a folder 1 Press to display the folder selection window in the stop mode 2 Press FF v or FR V to select the folder in which you want to record tracks FOLDER01 10 When you purchase the PCM recorder there are 10 folders already available 3 Press N PLAY ENTER FF v FR V N PLAY ENTER ...

Page 23: ...de When you select AUTO the recording level will be adjusted automatically The REC LEVEL dial adjustment is enabled when you select MANUAL You can change the microphone sensitivity with the MIC SENS ATT switch 2 Turn the built in microphones in the direction of the source to be recorded and press X PAUSE or N PLAY ENTER Recording starts The new track will be recorded at the end in the selected fol...

Page 24: ... standby mode the peak level L R OVER indicators light in red and the following level guide is displayed You may solve the problem by moving the PCM recorder far from the sound source or setting the MIC SENS ATT switch to LOW If the problem persists use manual recording page 33 Press x STOP The ACCESS indicator flashes in orange and the PCM recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording ...

Page 25: ...e PCM recorder during recording You do not need to press and hold z REC while recording Before making a recording be sure to check the battery indicator page 14 In automatic recording the REC LEVEL dial adjustment and the LIMITER setting will not work Listening the recording with headphones not supplied Monitoring If you connect headphones not supplied to the i LINE OUT headphone line output jack ...

Page 26: ...t jack for better playback sound P Note Make sure that Audio Out in the menu is set to Headphones If LINE OUT is selected do not connect headphones the playback sound from the headphones will be very loud The Audio Out in the menu is set to Headphones when you purchase the PCM recorder page 58 1 Press in the stop mode 2 Press FF v or FR V to select the folder Headphones plug i LINE OUT jack FF v F...

Page 27: ... the track you want to play 5 Press N PLAY ENTER Playback will start soon and the N PLAY ENTER indicator will light in green When LED is set to OFF in the menu page 79 the indicator does not light 6 Press VOLUME to adjust the volume N PLAY ENTER FF v FR V N PLAY ENTER VOLUME ...

Page 28: ...cks continuously 3 skip to the next track Press FF v once 1 skip to the succeeding tracks Press FF v repeatedly 2 During the stop mode keep the button pressed to skip the tracks continuously 3 Fast forward Cue Press and hold the FF v during playback 4 Fast reverse Review Press and hold the FR V during playback 4 1 When a track mark is set the PCM recorder goes backward or forward to the track mark...

Page 29: ...files copied from your computer or other external device To select a folder The PCM recorder saves the tracks it has recorded and the files copied from your computer or other external device in the following folder structure There are two types of folders which can be distinguished by the folder indicators in the display window as follows Part of the folder structure of the internal memory MUSIC F...

Page 30: ... delete when the PCM recorder is in the stop or playback mode 2 Press DELETE Delete appears with the track title 3 Press FF v or FR V to select Execute 4 Press N PLAY ENTER Deleting appears in the display window and the selected track will be deleted When a track is deleted the remaining tracks will advance so that there will be no space between tracks DELETE FF v FR V N PLAY ENTER ...

Page 31: ... it Deleting a part of a track Use the Divide function in the menu to divide a track into two first one you want to delete and the other you do not want to delete Then proceed with the steps 1 through 4 in Selecting a track and deleting it Select Cancel in step 3 of Selecting a track and deleting it and then press N PLAY ENTER N PLAY ENTER ...

Page 32: ...arks You can operate the PCM recorder even while it is in the hold state z Using the remote commander for better recorded sound By operating the PCM recorder using the remote commander you can prevent the PCM recorder from picking up noises which may be caused by accidentally pressing a button touching the case or holding the PCM recorder By placing the PCM recorder at the most suitable position f...

Page 33: ...C LEVEL switch to MANUAL 2 Select a folder 3 Press z REC The PCM recorder enters the recording standby mode When the microphones pick up sound the level meter in the display window moves 4 Adjust the recording level with the REC LEVEL dial You can check the recording level with both the peak meter of the display window and the peak level indicators Adjust the level closer to 12 dB into a range tha...

Page 34: ... or N PLAY ENTER 7 To stop recording press x STOP Recording a few seconds in advance the Pre Recording function The pre recording function allows you to record sound sources for approximately 5 seconds prior to the point when recording is actually started This is useful for recording during interviews or when making an open air recording so that you will not miss an opportunity to start recording ...

Page 35: ... or FR V to select ON and then press N PLAY ENTER 5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode 6 Select a folder 7 Press z REC The PCM recorder enters the recording standby mode Pre recording starts and sounds for a maximum of the last 5 seconds are buffered in the memory Sounds for 5 seconds are buffered in the memory Press z REC to enter the recording standby mode Press X PAUSE or N PLAY ENTER Recording...

Page 36: ...phone When the remaining recordable time is less than 10 seconds the pre recording function is disabled Before starting to use the pre recording function delete unwanted files If you stop recording before step 8 sounds buffered in the memory will not be saved To cancel the pre recording function Set PRE REC to OFF in step 4 Recording on a memory card In addition to the built in memory you can reco...

Page 37: ...e generally referred to as a memory card The M2 microSD card slot is referred to as the memory card slot Due to the file system specifications of the PCM recorder you can record and play back an LPCM file smaller than 2 GB and an MP3 AAC LC or WMA file smaller than 1 GB using a memory card The maximum number of tracks you can record on a memory card is 5 000 P Note Operations of all types of compa...

Page 38: ...ppears on the display window or the ACCESS indicator flashes in orange Doing so may damage the data If a memory card is not recognized remove it and then insert it into the PCM recorder again Close the cover of the memory card slot firmly Also do not insert any liquid metal flammable or any object other than a memory card into the slot Doing so may cause fire electric shock or malfunctions Using a...

Page 39: ...emory media Cross Memory Recording When the memory currently being used becomes full during recording the PCM recorder automatically switches its destination to the other memory media and continues recording Cross Memory Recording 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press FF v or FR V to select Detail Menu and then press N PLAY ENTER 3 Press FF v or FR V to...

Page 40: ...older number available for the other memory media A new track is created with a new file name When the recording stops the PCM recorder stops at the beginning of the new track P Notes If the other memory media is also full a message is displayed and the PCM recorder stops recording When you play back the original track recorded with Cross Memory Recording the PCM recorder does not play the succeed...

Page 41: ...ecord the sound without compression providing higher quality than MP3 On the other hand the file size is large it takes time to copy to a computer and the available recording time in the PCM recorder is shorter than MP3 We recommend this recording mode for recording when the sound quality is important MP3 A standard method of sound compression which can be played back using many different kinds of...

Page 42: ...equency and quantifying bit number Sampling frequency is a value that represents how many times an analog signal is converted into a digital signal A D conversion per second The larger the value of sampling frequency the better the sound quality but also the larger the amount of data Quantifying bit number is a value that represents the amount of data it takes for 1second of audio The larger the v...

Page 43: ...he LCF Low Cut Filter function to ON in the stop or recording mode you cut out a low frequency to reduce the air conditioner noise roaring noise from wind etc therefore you can record a track more clearly 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed HI high Usually select this position The microphone attenuator is set to HI In manual recording The microphone sensitivi...

Page 44: ...nu mode To cancel the LCF function Set LCF Low Cut Filter to OFF in step 3 Preventingsounddistortion the LIMITER function During the stop or recording mode you can set the LIMITER function When the LIMITER is set to ON the input sound that is too loud is adjusted automatically to the maximum input level to prevent sound distortion 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be di...

Page 45: ... The LIMITER function is set to OFF when you purchase the PCM recorder 5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode To cancel the LIMITER function Set LIMITER to OFF in step 4 P Notes When the REC LEVEL switch is set to AUTO the LIMITER function does not work When the LIMITER is set to ON the limiter function of the PCM recorder covers the input from the maximum input level to 12 dB If the input exceeds t...

Page 46: ...microphone to the m microphone jack when the PCM recorder is in the stop mode Plug In Power appears in the display window If Plug In Power is not displayed set it in the menu page 82 2 Press FF v or FR V to select ON and then press N PLAY ENTER When a plug in power type microphone is connected power is automatically supplied to the microphone from the PCM recorder FF v FR V Stereo microphone x STO...

Page 47: ... 42 6 To start recording press X PAUSE or N PLAY ENTER 7 When MANUAL has been selected in step 4 adjust the recording level with the REC LEVEL dial 8 To stop recording press x STOP z Recommended microphones not supplied We recommend you use the Sony ECM MS957 electret condenser microphone Recording from other equipment You can make music files without using the computer by recording the sound from...

Page 48: ...e 4 Start playback with the connected external equipment 5 To start recording press X PAUSE or N PLAY ENTER 6 When MANUAL has been selected in step 2 adjust the recording level with the REC LEVEL dial 7 To stop recording press x STOP z Recommended audio connecting cable not supplied We recommend you use Sony RK G129 audio connecting cable not supplied P Note When both m microphone jack and LINE IN...

Page 49: ...090101_01 Artist name e g My Recording File Name Date yymmdd _file number _file extension e g 090101_01 wav Current folder name 01 FOLDER 01 to 10 FOLDER 10 You can change the folder name title artist name and or file name using your computer Level meter display You can play back a track while checking the recorded levels Selecting the level meter display 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode The me...

Page 50: ...to the i LINE OUT headphone line output jack The built in speaker will be automatically disconnected Adjust the volume with the VOLUME buttons To listen from an external speaker Connect the speaker cord of the carrying case speaker CKS M10 not supplied to the i LINE OUT headphone line output jack of the PCM recorder Adjust the volume with the VOLUME buttons Or use a Sony audio connecting cable not...

Page 51: ...n tracks are played back to the end of the last track When you play back or fast play back to the end of the last track TRACK END lights up for approx 5 seconds When TRACK END goes off the PCM recorder will stop at the beginning of the last track If you press and hold FR V while TRACK END is lit the tracks are played back rapidly and normal playback will start at the point you release the button I...

Page 52: ... Press FF v or FR V to select 1 ALL 1 or ALL and then press N PLAY ENTER 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode Playing back repeatedly 1 A track is played back Tracks in one folder are played back continuously ALL All the tracks are played back continuously 1 One track is played back repeatedly Tracks in one folder are played back repeatedly ALL All the tracks are played back repeatedly N PLAY ENTE...

Page 53: ...yback press repeat A B to specify the starting point A A B B is displayed 2 Press repeat A B again to specify the finishing point B A B is displayed and the specified section is played back repeatedly Other operations To resume normal playback Press N PLAY ENTER To stop A B Repeat playback Press x STOP To change the segment specified for A B Repeat playback During A B Repeat playback press repeat ...

Page 54: ...igital processing function 1 Slide the DPC SPEED CTRL switch to ON 2 Press MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 3 Press FF v or FR V to select DPC Speed Control and then press N PLAY ENTER 4 Press FF v or FR V to adjust the playback speed Press FF v to increase the speed or FR V to make it slower Every time the button is pressed you can decrease the speed by 5 for fro...

Page 55: ...yback Slide the DPC SPEED CTRL switch to OFF Adjusting the playback tones Key Control You can adjust the playback sounds in semitones higher or lower each in 6 step Key Control whichever is best suited for practicing songs to the recorded accompaniment 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press FF v or FR V to select Key Control and then press N PLAY ENTER M...

Page 56: ...t the playback tone 5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode 6 Press N PLAY ENTER to start playback Tracks are played back at the selected tone The setting 1 to 6 21 to 26 is displayed on the display window To resume normal playback sounds Select 0 in step 3 Reinforcing the bass sound Effect You can set the bass sound you want for the playback in the menu Key control setting MENU N PLAY ENTER FF v FR ...

Page 57: ...fect you want for the playback and then press N PLAY ENTER 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode 5 Press N PLAY ENTER to start playback Tracks are played back with the selected effect P Notes When you play back using the built in speaker this setting does not work When LINE OUT is selected in Audio Out in the menu the Effect function does not work Bass1 Emphasizes the bass sound Bass2 Emphasizes th...

Page 58: ...line output jack of the PCM recorder to the audio input connector stereo minijack of other equipment using an audio connecting cable 2 Press MENU to enter the menu mode in the stop mode The menu mode window will be displayed 3 Press FF v or FR V to select Detail Menu and then press N PLAY ENTER 4 Press FF v or FR V to select Audio Out and then press N PLAY ENTER Tape recorder etc x STOP N PLAY ENT...

Page 59: ...onnected 8 Press x STOP on the PCM recorder and the connected equipment at the same time to stop recording z Recommended audio connecting cable not supplied You can use Sony audio connecting cables RK G129 not supplied P Notes To listen playback with the headphones set Audio Out to Headphones page 50 If input from an external equipment is distorted select Headphones in step 5 and adjust the volume...

Page 60: ...r When the supplied remote commander is connected you can also press T MARK button on the remote commander to add a track mark P Notes You can add a track mark only to a track recorded using the PCM recorder You cannot add a track mark to an MP3 WMA AAC LC m4a LPCM WAV file copied from a computer You cannot add a track mark at a point within 0 5 seconds from another track mark You cannot add a tra...

Page 61: ...position after the track mark you would like to delete 2 Press MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 3 Press FF v or FR V to select Delete and then press N PLAY ENTER The Delete menu is displayed 4 Press FF v or FR V to select Delete T MARK Track Mark and then press N PLAY ENTER The message Delete T MARK Track Mark is displayed 5 Press FF v or FR V to select Execute an...

Page 62: ...a TAKE or KEEP to a file name of a track so that you can narrow down your selections to only marked files This feature is useful when you want to select one from many recordings by adding a TAKE to the ones most likely to be selected or adding a KEEP to the ones that you would like to save just for possible selection 1 Display the track from which you would like to add a TAKE or KEEP to the file n...

Page 63: ... Press FF v or FR V to select Add TAKE or Add KEEP and then press N PLAY ENTER A confirmation message is displayed 5 Press FF v or FR V to select Execute and then press N PLAY ENTER A suffix TAKE or KEEP is added to the file name of the track 6 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode Removing TAKE or KEEP from the file name of a track Select Remove TAKE KEEP in step 4 ...

Page 64: ... Press MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 3 Press FF v or FR V to select Protect and then press N PLAY ENTER A confirmation message is displayed 4 Press FF v or FR V to select Execute and then press N PLAY ENTER The track is protected and added with a protect indicator 5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode To release protection Select the protected file and then proc...

Page 65: ...y remain indication If the batteries are weak you may not be able to copy tracks page 14 If the remaining memory capacity of the destination memory is insufficient you may not be able to copy tracks 1 Select the track you want to copy When you want to copy a track from a memory card to the built in memory set the Memory in the menu to Memory Card page 38 2 Press MENU to enter the menu mode The men...

Page 66: ...ned 5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode To cancel the copy operation Press x STOP before step 4 P Note Do not remove or insert a memory card or turn off the PCM recorder while copying Files may be damaged Dividing a track into two You can divide a track during playback so that the track is divided into two parts and the respective tracks are suffixed with _1 and _2 You can also divide a track at ...

Page 67: ...he Divide menu is displayed 4 Press FF v or FR V to select Divide Current Position and then press N PLAY ENTER A period for approximately 4 seconds from the dividing point will be played back repeatedly 5 Adjust the position to be divided if you wish Press FF v to move the position backward or FR V to move it forward You can adjust the position to be divided by approximately 0 3 seconds in a perio...

Page 68: ... copied from a computer cannot be divided Once a track is divided you cannot return it to the original status again If you divide a track at the position within 0 5 seconds from a track mark the track mark will be deleted Because of the system limitations you cannot divide a track at the very beginning or end of the track Dividing a track at all the track mark positions 1 Perform steps 1 to 3 of D...

Page 69: ...V to display the track number as the divided tracks now each have different track numbers z Tip To cancel division during the operation at all the remaining track marks press x STOP The tracks that have been divided before the cancellation remain divided Deleting all tracks in a folder P Note If the selected folder contains a protected track you cannot delete the track Track1 Track1_1 Track1_2 Tra...

Page 70: ...then press N PLAY ENTER The Delete menu is displayed 4 Press FF v or FR V to select Delete All and then press N PLAY ENTER A confirmation message is displayed 5 Press FF v or FR V to select Execute and then press N PLAY ENTER Deleting appears in the display window and all tracks in the selected folder will be deleted 6 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode To cancel deleting Select Cancel in step 5 a...

Page 71: ...nd then press N PLAY ENTER 3 Press FF v or FR V to select the setting that you want to set and then press N PLAY ENTER 4 Press x STOP or MENU to exit the menu mode P Note If you do not press any button for 1 minute the menu mode is automatically cancelled and the window will return to the normal display To return to the previous window Press MENU during the menu mode To exit the menu mode Press x ...

Page 72: ...MARK Track Mark Execute Cancel a Delete AllT MARK Track Marks Execute Cancel a File Copy Execute Cancel a Add TAKE Add TAKE Add KEEP Remove TAKE KEEP a Protect Execute Cancel a Memory Built In Memory Memory Card a REC Mode LPCM 22 05kHz 16bit LPCM 44 10kHz 16bit LPCM 44 10kHz 24bit LPCM 48 00kHz 16bit LPCM 48 00kHz 24bit LPCM 96 00kHz 16bit LPCM 96 00kHz 24bit MP3 44 10kHz 64kbps MP3 44 10kHz 128k...

Page 73: ...a Backlight 10 SEC 60 SEC Always ON OFF a Language English Español Spanish Français French a Level Meter in Playback ON OFF a a Battery Setting Alkaline Battery NiMH Battery a LIMITER ON OFF a a PRE REC ON OFF a Audio Out Headphones LINE OUT a Plug In Power ON OFF a Cross Memory Recording ON OFF a Menu items Settings Operation mode a the setting can be made the setting cannot be made Stop mode Pla...

Page 74: ... and select Execute Delete T MARK Track Mark The track mark just before the current position will be deleted Delete All T MARK Track Marks All the track marks of the selected track will be deleted File Copy Copy the selected track from the built in memory to the desired folder on a memory card or from a memory card to the desired folder in the built in memory Before attempting to copy a track sele...

Page 75: ...cel protection is not executed 64 Memory Select the memory in which you want to save a track or which contains the track you want to play edit or copy Built In Memory The built in memory of the PCM recorder is selected Memory Card The memory card inserted in the memory card slot is selected P Note When no memory card is currently inserted in the PCM recorder the built in memory is automatically se...

Page 76: ...frequency the better the sound quality but also the larger the amount of data Quantifying bit number is a value that represents the amount of data it takes for one second of audio The larger the value of the bit number the larger amount of data it takes and the better the sound quality 41 LCF Low Cut Filter Set the LCF Low Cut Filter function to cut a low frequency to reduce the roaring noise from...

Page 77: ...ack tracks using a built in speaker the Effect function does not work When LINE OUT is selected the Effect function does not work 56 Key Control Adjust the playback sounds in semitones higher or lower You can adjust from 1 to 6 and 21 to 26 0 55 Easy Search Set the easy search function ON You can go forward for about 10 seconds by pressing FF v and go back for about 3 seconds by pressing FR V This...

Page 78: ...the memory currently selected in Memory setting in the menu deleting all the data in the memory and resetting the folder structure to its default status Execute Formatting appears and the memory will be formatted Cancel The memory will not be formatted P Notes Do not use your computer to format a memory card you use with the PCM recorder Format it with the formatting function of the PCM recorder O...

Page 79: ...n of ACCESS indicator peak level indicators z REC button N PLAY ENTER button and X PAUSE button on or off during operation ON During recording or playback the indicators light or flash OFF The operation indicator does not light or flash even during operation P Note When the PCM recorder is connected to a computer the operation indicators light or flash even if LED is set to OFF Menu items Settings...

Page 80: ...mend you select other options than Always ON Language Set the language to be used for messages menus folder names file names etc English Español Spanish Français French 19 Level Meter in Playback Set whether the level meter is displayed on the display window when a track is being played back ON The level meter will be displayed OFF The artist name and title name of the track will be displayed 49 B...

Page 81: ...uddenly the excess part of the sound is automatically set within the range of the maximum input level in order to prevent distortion The limiter circuit of the PCM recorder does not compensate for clipping when audio over 12 dB is input In this case sound may be distorted 44 PRE REC Set the pre recording function on and off The pre recording function allows you to record sound sources for approxim...

Page 82: ...f When a microphone compatible with the Plug In Power function is connected to the m microphone jack of the PCM recorder the PCM recorder can supply power to the microphone ON The PCM recorder supplies power to the connected Plug In Power type microphone OFF The PCM recorder does not supply power to a connected microphone Cross Memory Recording Set the Cross Memory Recording function on and off Wh...

Page 83: ...puter to the PCM recorder to play them back page 88 You can copy WAV MP3 WMA AAC LC m4a files saved on your computer by a simple drag and drop operation when you connect the PCM recorder to your computer You can also play back the copied files Using the PCM recorder as a USB memory data storage function page 90 You can store image data or text data saved on the computer temporarily in the PCM reco...

Page 84: ...drive is displayed on the desktop While the PCM recorder is connected to the computer Connecting is displayed in the display window of the PCM recorder P Notes If you connect more than two USB devices to your computer normal operation will not be guaranteed Use of this PCM recorder with a USB hub or a USB extension cable other than the supplied cable is not guaranteed A malfunction may occur depen...

Page 85: ...ARD 4 Folder for tracks recorded using the PCM recorder Folder copied from your computer Lesson MUSIC POP J POP 1 1 2 Built In Memory and M2 3 MUSIC POP Lesson microSD card MEMORY CARD 4 Folder for tracks recorded using the PCM recorder Folder copied from your computer J POP 1 3 2 1 ...

Page 86: ... to the PCM recorder 3 If you copy music files separately they are classified as being in No Folder 4 The volume label of the built in memory is PCM RECORDER That of M2 and microSD cards is MEMORY CARD z Tips You can rename a folder title artist name and file name with your computer The title or artist name etc registered in the music files can be displayed on the PCM recorder It is useful if you ...

Page 87: ...1 Connect the PCM recorder to your computer page 84 2 Copy tracks or folders you want to copy to your computer Drag and drop the tracks or folders you want to copy from PCM RECORDER or MEMORY CARD to the local disc on your computer z To copy a track or folder Drag and drop 3 Disconnect the PCM recorder from your computer page 91 P Note If you remove a USB connecting cable while the PCM recorder is...

Page 88: ...ecifications page 95 1 Connect the PCM recorder to your computer page 84 2 Copy the folder in which the music files are stored to the PCM recorder On the Windows screen using Explorer and on the Macintosh screen using Finder drag and drop the folder containing the music files onto PCM RECORDER or MEMORY CARD The PCM recorder can recognize up to 500 folders You can copy up to 99 files to one folder...

Page 89: ...for a WAV file copied from your computer The bit rate information will not be displayed for a MP3 WMA AAC LC m4a file copied from your computer z Tip You can use your computer to change a folder name track name artist name and file name of a track z To enjoy music files more Selecting the playback mode You can select the playback mode such as playback of one music file continuous playback of music...

Page 90: ...r files recorded using the PCM recorder can be temporarily stored in the PCM recorder Your computer must meet the operating system requirements and port environment to use the PCM recorder as a USB memory For details on the system requirements see page 95 P Note When you format the memory with the PCM recorder all the data temporarily stored in the PCM recorder will be deleted You cannot restore t...

Page 91: ...creen left click the icon at the bottom of the desktop of the computer t Left click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device The icon can be different on different operating systems On the Macintosh screen drag the PCM recorder on the desktop to Trash and drop it there For details on disconnecting the PCM recorder from your computer refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer 3 Di...

Page 92: ... in microphones The built in microphones are high performance electret condenser microphones Do not expose them to strong wind or water On handling Do not subject the PCM recorder to strong shock or vibration Doing so may cause a malfunction of the PCM recorder Do not place the recorder in the following locations Anywhere extremely hot Never expose it to temperatures above 60ºC Under direct sunlig...

Page 93: ...ly accessible wall outlet close by If trouble occurs while using the adaptor immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet Do not use the AC power Adaptor placed in a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture To reduce the risk of electrical shock avoid placing the AC power adaptor in a location subject to humidity On using a memory card When formatting init...

Page 94: ...e will create a group on a Memory Stick media The group function however cannot be used except with a compatible device Data may be corrupted in the following cases When a memory card is removed or the PCM recorder is turned off during a read or write operation When a memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise We assume no responsibility for any loss or dama...

Page 95: ...0 2 8 v10 5 Pre Installed Hardware environment Port USB port Sound board Sound cards compatible with any of the supported Microsoft Windows operating systems P Notes Operation is not guaranteed if any operating system other than those indicated on the left Windows 98 or Linux etc is used 64 bit versions of Windows XP are not supported For the latest version information and compatibility with your ...

Page 96: ...ng modes See page 41 Bit rate and sampling frequencies for MP3 files 1 Bit rate 32 kbps 320 kbps VBR Sampling frequencies 16 kHz 22 05 kHz 24 kHz 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz File extension mp3 1 Not all encoders are supported Bit rate and sampling frequencies 2 for WMA files Bit rate 32 kbps 192 kbps VBR Sampling frequencies 44 1 kHz File extension wma 2 WMA Ver 9 is compatible however MBR Multi Bit Ra...

Page 97: ...output level 1 Vrms USB connector mini B jack High speed USB Mass Storage Class REMOTE jack DC IN 3V jack Memory Stick Micro M2 microSD memory card slot Playback speed control DPC 100 to 75 LPCM MP3 WMA AAC LC Maximum power output 250 mW Power requirements DC 3 0 V When using the AC power adaptor supplied DC 3 0 V LR6 size AA alkaline batteries supplied 2 DC 2 4 V NH AA nickel metal hydride rechar...

Page 98: ...ophone ECM MS957 Audio connecting cable RK G129 Rechargeable battery NH AA B2K Battery charger BCG 34HS2K Carrying case speaker CKS M10 Wind screen AD PCM2 Tripod VCT PCM1 Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories Please ask the dealer for detailed information Design and specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 99: ...min LPCM 48 00kHz 16bit 5 hr 30 min 1 hr 20 min 2 hr 50 min 5 hr 45 min 11 hr 35 min 23 hr 15 min LPCM 44 10kHz 24bit 4 hr 55 min 2 hr 5 min 4 hr 10 min 8 hr 25 min 16 hr 50 min LPCM 44 10kHz 16bit 6 hr 1 hr 25 min 3 hr 5 min 6 hr 15 min 12 hr 35 min 25 hr 20 min LPCM 22 05kHz 16bit 12 hr 5 min 2 hr 55 min 6 hr 15 min 12 hr 35 min 25 hr 20 min 50 hr 40 min MP3 44 10kHz 320kbps 26 hr 45 min 6 hr 35...

Page 100: ...g without monitoring Recording with monitoring Playback 2 through speaker Playback using the headphones LPCM 96 00kHz 24bit 28 hr 19 hr 19 hr 22 hr LPCM 96 00kHz 16bit 28 hr 19 hr 19 hr 24 hr LPCM 48 00kHz 24bit 39 hr 23 hr 23 hr 27 hr LPCM 48 00kHz 16bit 39 hr 24 hr 24 hr 27 hr LPCM 44 10kHz 24bit 41 hr 24 hr 24 hr 28 hr LPCM 44 10kHz 16bit 46 hr 24 hr 24 hr 30 hr LPCM 22 05kHz 16bit 45 hr 24 hr ...

Page 101: ...toring Recording with monitoring Playback 2 through speaker Playback using the headphones LPCM 96 00kHz 24bit 28 hr 19 hr 19 hr 21 hr LPCM 96 00kHz 16bit 28 hr 19 hr 19 hr 23 hr LPCM 48 00kHz 24bit 38 hr 22 hr 22 hr 26 hr LPCM 48 00kHz 16bit 39 hr 23 hr 23 hr 26 hr LPCM 44 10kHz 24bit 38 hr 23 hr 23 hr 27 hr LPCM 44 10kHz 16bit 44 hr 23 hr 23 hr 29 hr LPCM 22 05kHz 16bit 41 hr 23 hr 23 hr 29 hr MP...

Page 102: ...ge 16 The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity page 13 Display does not disappear Display appears blurred Remove the protective film on the display window before you use the PCM recorder The PCM recorder does not operate The batteries are weak page 14 The power to the PCM recorder is off Slide the POWER HOLD switch in the direction of POWER for more than 1 second page 16 The HOLD f...

Page 103: ... the case is touched or the PCM recorder is held so that noise was recorded The PCM recorder was placed near an AC power source a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback Roaring noise from wind or other noises from electric fans air conditioners air cleaners or PC fans have been recorded You can reduce the noise by setting the LCF Low Cut Filter function page 43 Plug of the...

Page 104: ...track recorded using the PCM recorder only An MP3 WMA AAC LC m4a LPCM WAV file copied from a computer cannot be divided or moved When recording from other equipment the input level is too strong or not strong enough Connect the headphone jack of other equipment to the m microphone jack of the PCM recorder and adjust the volume level with the equipment connected to the PCM recorder Playback speed i...

Page 105: ...an environment with a temperature of under 5 C Charge the batteries in an environment with a temperature of 5 C 35 C The PCM recorder has not been used for a certain time Charge and discharge the rechargeable batteries using the PCM recorder several times Replace the old ones with new rechargeable batteries The memory card is not recognized Since the memory card may contain image data or other fil...

Page 106: ...f tracks are incompatible other than an LPCM WAV MP3 WMA AAC LC m4a file that the PCM recorder support they may not be displayed See Specifications on page 95 It takes a long time for the PCM recorder to start If the PCM recorder is required to process a large amount of data it may take longer for the PCM recorder to start This is not a malfunction of the PCM recorder Wait until the start up displ...

Page 107: ...plied USB connecting cable Operation is not guaranteed if you use any system requirements other than those described on page 95 Depending on the USB port position of the computer you are using the PCM recorder may not be recognized If there are multiple USB ports try another port The file copied from your computer cannot be played back The file format may differ from those that can be played back ...

Page 108: ...te some tracks before recording page 30 If you copy a large number of files or folders to the directory that is located immediately below MEMORY CARD on the computer editing operations with the PCM recorder may become disabled Save a backup copy of unwanted files or folders on your computer and delete them from the PCM recorder Track Full When there are already 99 tracks in the selected folder you...

Page 109: ...the memory card slot Remove and try inserting it again If this message persists use a new memory card Set Clock Set the clock Empty Folder The selected folder does not have any tracks Same File Name Exists A track of the same file name already exists in the destination folder when a file is named or copied to the other memory media No Entry There are no tracks with TAKE or KEEP attached to their f...

Page 110: ...d insert it while the PCM recorder is in the stop mode Unknown Data The data does not have a file format which the PCM recorder supports The file formats file extensions that the PCM recorder supports are LPCM wav files MP3 mp3 files WMA wma files and AAC LC m4a files For details see the Specifications page 96 The copyright protected files cannot be played back Invalid Operation You cannot copy a ...

Page 111: ...urce If the message persists switch the REC LEVEL switch to MANUAL manual recording Continue Recording in Different Memory When the Cross Memory Recording in the menu is enabled and the memory currently being used becomes full during recording the PCM recorder switches to the other memory and continues recording Change Folder If there are no tracks in the folder no folders are displayed in the dis...

Page 112: ...ied in order of copying because of the system limitations If you copy a music file one by one to the PCM recorder you can display and play back tracks in order of copying A track music file is divided automatically The track music file being recorded has reached the maximum size limit 1 GB for an MP3 WMA AAC LC file 2 GB for an LPCM file therefore it is divided automatically You cannot enter lower...

Page 113: ... current operation mode stop playback recording recording standby recording pause The indicator flashes playback pause The indicator flashes review fast backward cue fast forward going backward forward continuously B Time indication Each time you press DISPLAY button the time indication changes in the following order elapsed time hours minutes seconds remaining time hours minutes seconds recording...

Page 114: ...rack number Total number of tracks in the folder I Folder indication Displays the information of the current folder A folder where you can record a track folder number A folder whose folder number cannot be obtained A folder for playback only J Recording mode indicator Displays the recording mode set using the menu when the PCM recorder is in the stop mode and displays the current recording mode w...

Page 115: ...is displayed in minutes and seconds O Track information indication Track information is displayed Track title name Artist name Depending on the menu setting the level meter is displayed P Protect indicator Appears when the protect is set for a track Q Repeat playback Appears when one track is played back repeatedly Appears when tracks in one folder are played back repeatedly Appears when all the t...

Page 116: ...cards 37 Connecting the PCM recorder to your computer 84 Copying files 88 Copying tracks to your computer 87 Cross Memory Recording 39 D Data Storage 90 DC IN 3V 15 Deleting 30 69 Dividing a track 66 DPC the Digital Pitch Control function 54 E Easy Search 51 Editing tracks 60 Effect 56 Error messages 108 F File information display 49 Folder 22 26 29 Folder structure 85 H HOLD 21 I Index to parts a...

Page 117: ... Cross Memory Recording 73 82 Delete 72 74 Detail Menu 73 78 Divide 72 74 DPC Speed Control 72 77 Easy Search 73 77 Effect 73 77 File Copy 72 74 Format 73 78 Key Control 73 77 Language 73 80 LCF Low Cut Filter 72 76 LED 73 79 Level Meter in Playback 73 80 LIMITER 73 81 Making settings 71 Memory 72 75 Menu settings 72 Play Mode 73 78 Plug In Power 73 82 PRE REC 73 81 Protect 72 75 REC Mode 72 76 Mi...

Page 118: ...ecording with an external microphone 46 Recording with other equipment 58 Reinforcing the bass sound 56 Remote commander 32 Repeat 52 S Selecting the sound effect 56 73 77 Setting the clock 17 Setting the language 19 Specifications 95 Structure of folders 85 Supplied accessories 10 System Limitations 112 T TAKE 62 Track mark 60 Troubleshooting 102 Turning on the power 16 U USB Memory 90 Using the ...

Page 119: ...poration in the United States and or other countries Apple Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the USA and other countries MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Sound Forge is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Creative Software Inc in the United States and other countries All other trademarks and registered tr...

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